Pyrenees’ 18
Seven days of mountainous terrain for tough climbs and speedy descents between gentle rolling terrain on quiet roads.
Pyrenees’ 18
Experience the history of The Tour de France Seven days of mountainous terrain for tough climbs and speedy descents between gentle rolling terrain on quiet roads. Rural beauty and traditional villages abound on this tour.
A mix of iconic Tour de France climbs and unique remote passes.
The French Pyrenees mountains are a road cyclist’s heaven, offering challenging climbs, high-speed descents and gentle, rolling terrain to spin out the legs on virtually traffic-free roads.
Not for the faint hearted, but not the hardest tour either.
Seven days of riding up and down the mountainous passes of Tourmalet, Aubisque and Ahusquey on quiet roads where you will experience the history of the Tour de France.
Trip Facts
Dates
August 6-14, 2018 (9 days / 8 nights)
Rides
7 rides- Daily avg: 49 miles, 8,100 feet climbing
Start - End
Hendaye Plage - Toulouse
Difficulty
Challenging. For those capable of riding up and down 8000 feet vertical on average, daily
Cities
Hendaye Plage, Saint Jean Pied de Port, Accous, Saint Savin, Cadéac, Luchon, Toulouse
Highlights
Atlantic Ocean, Basque Country, Espelette, long descents, Big bikes on Col Aubisque
Group Size
Limited to 14 riders
Lodging
8 nights in small, quality, bike-friendly hotels
Meals
3 daily meals + ride snacks included
Cols Climbed
17 passes - including Col Marie-Blanque, Tourmalet, Port de Balès, Soulor, Aubisque
Support
- Technical support van - Professional mechanical support & upkeep - All ground transportation - Daily GPS files - Culture document with trip related info - Bilingual tour guides (French/English)